Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Dec 13, 2012

LOT 108

ROLEX REF. 6564 OYSTER PERPETUAL STEEL Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6564. Made in 1957. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet. To be sold without reserve

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Matte black with applied faceted yellow gold dart indexes and luminous dots, outer minute/seconds division. Luminous yellow gold dauphine hands. M. Cal. 1030, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 12 mm. Approx. overall length 190 mm.